Ambrose, who turned pro in 2005, is 15-1 (with one no-contest) in his past 17 fights. The lone loss came to UFC fighter Mike Pyle in 2008 at “Affliction: Banned.” Ambrose, who suffered a decision loss to Sevak Magakian in the elimination round of “The Ultimate Fighter 12,” owns three knockouts and 10 submissions in 17 career victories. The Team Tiger Muay Thai fighter, who’s also worked with American Kickboxing Academy and boxed professionally, is currently based out of California.

In addition to the lightweight tournament, Bellator is hosting
season-six tourneys in the bantamweight, featherweight, welterweight and
middleweight divisions. Each tourney winner gets $100,000 in total pay
and a guaranteed title shot.

For more on Bellator’s upcoming season, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of the site.

As the UFC 189 tour made its last stop in Dublin, featherweight champ Jose Aldo was met with a torrent of abuse from the Irish fans. It might have been unpleasant, but it might also have been just what he needed.